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Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger

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Jan 18, 2024 • 16min

Mushroom Power

This podcast explores the medicinal properties of mushrooms, focusing on their role in promoting healthy aging, reducing the risk of diseases, and inhibiting the growth of certain cancers. It highlights the significance of ergo-fionine found in mushrooms as a cell protector and potential new vitamin. The podcast also discusses the need for evidence-based claims in the mushroom supplement industry and the health improvements that can come from incorporating plain white mushrooms into daily diet.
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Jan 11, 2024 • 20min

The Best Diet for COVID and Long COVID

This podcast explores the impact of diet on COVID-19, highlighting how a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of infection and severe symptoms. It also discusses the connection between animal protein demand and emerging diseases, the importance of plant-based foods for public health and the environment, and the dangers of consuming certain meats and the risk of deadly infections.
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Jan 4, 2024 • 21min

Is Yoga Good for You? Part 2

The podcast discusses the challenges of recommending yoga due to lack of scientific evidence. It explores the effectiveness of yoga for mood and anxiety disorders and the surprising effects on osteoporotic bone loss. The potential bias in studies comparing yoga to a control group is also explored, as well as the risks and side effects of yoga as a form of exercise.
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Dec 28, 2023 • 15min

Is Yoga Good for You? Part 1

This podcast explores the potential health benefits of yoga, including its role in cardiovascular health and lifestyle intervention. It discusses the limited evidence on yoga's effectiveness, comparing trials in India and other countries. Additionally, it examines the impact of yoga on older adults' health compared to other exercises and inactivity.
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Dec 21, 2023 • 13min

Hormones and Menopause

Explore the best ways to manage menopause symptoms through lubricants, moisturizers, and estrogen treatments. Find out the efficacy and safety of different options while considering potential risks. Discover the effectiveness of estrogen preparations, ospemaphine, and soy in treating symptoms like hot flashes and sexual dysfunction. Learn about the impact of soy consumption on sexual desire and share your own health improvement stories.
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Dec 14, 2023 • 14min

Getting Creative with Creatine

Exploring the role of creatine in muscle performance, supplementation benefits for older adults, dosing and side effects of creatine, risks and safety concerns, and the influence of dietary creatine on brain levels and muscle performance.
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Dec 7, 2023 • 11min

Protecting Our Vision

Learn about dietary remedies for keeping our eyes healthy, including the role of plant pigments in preventing vision loss. Discover the positive effects of consuming phytonutrients on eye health and the potential benefits of including pigment-rich foods in our diet. Explore the effects of fruit and vegetable consumption on glaucoma risk in African American women. Debunk the myth of bilberry jam improving night vision and learn the real reason behind improved vision during World War II.
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Nov 30, 2023 • 10min

Angiogenesis and Why It Matters

This podcast explores the role of angiogenesis in weight gain and fat accumulation. It discusses the potential of anti-angiogenic approaches for weight loss and highlights specific phytonutrients found in tea, spices, berries, broccoli, and beans. The podcast also explores the benefits of plant-based diets in preventing diseases associated with excess angiogenesis and the relationship between tomato products and reduced risk of fatal disease.
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Nov 23, 2023 • 11min

Why Eat Plants?

Explore the pros and cons of plant-based eating, including reduced risk of chronic diseases and lower healthcare expenses. Discover the health benefits of plant-based diets, such as reduced risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, stroke, and obesity. Learn about the importance of adequate protein and vitamin B12 on a plant-based diet and its impact on preventing pandemic infectious diseases. Understand the connection between plant-based diets and reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes, emphasizing the importance of consuming whole plant foods.
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Nov 16, 2023 • 10min

Vegetarian Athletes

This podcast explores the benefits of plant-based diets for athletes, including improved aerobic capacity and endurance in vegan athletes. It also discusses the positive effects of vegetarian diets on physical fitness, diabetes control, weight loss, and cholesterol levels. The podcast examines the impact of plant-based diets on athletic performance, highlighting the potential reduction in chronic disease risk and the benefits for endurance athletes. Overall, it emphasizes the advantages of adopting a vegetarian diet for athletes.

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